Creative GigaWorks T40 PC Multimedia Speakers comparison

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Creative GigaWorks T40 PC Multimedia Speakers

Creative GigaWorks T40 PC Multimedia Speakers
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Bose Companion 2 Series II (graphite)

Bose Companion 2 Series II (graphite)
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M-Audio AV 40

M-Audio AV 40
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Logitech Speaker System Z523

Logitech Speaker System Z523
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Price $129 to $173 at 9 stores $87 to $100 at 6 stores $101 to $149 at 2 stores $59 at 1 store $64 to $119 at 13 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.0 stars Good
    Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews 3.5 stars out of 43 reviews 4.0 stars out of 32 reviews 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews
Release date February 12, 2008 September 20, 2006 March 21, 2007 January 08, 2007 July 14, 2009
The Bottom Line The Creative GigaWorks T40 is a good choice for those looking for larger than average size and sound in their PC speakers. Bose's entry-level Companion 2 Series II speakers offer good bass and dual inputs--but they're not the best-sounding PC speakers in their price class. M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing. M-Audio's Studiophile AV 20 is smaller and cheaper than its larger siblings, but the better form factor comes with sound quality compromises. While it won't blow you away with its sound quality, if you're looking for an affordable PC speaker-plus-subwoofer system, the Z523 is one of the best speaker systems in its price class.

Basic specs

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System Components 2 speakers
Info unavailable 2 x Speakers
2 x Speakers
2 speakers
Subwoofer
Color Gloss black
Info unavailable Info unavailable Black
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Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable Info unavailable 6 in x 7.2 in x 8.7 in
3.9 in x 6.1 in x 7.8 in
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Product Type PC multimedia speakers
PC multimedia speakers
Studio monitors
Portable speakers
2.1-channel PC multimedia speaker system
Input Impedance Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 10 KOhm
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Battery Info unavailable None
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Remote Control None
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Speaker System Details 2 - 16 Watt - 50 - 20000 Hz
2
Studio monitors
2 - 20 Watt - 85 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm
2 - 10 Watt - 120 - 20000 Hz - 4 Ohm
2 x Right/left channel speaker
1 x Subwoofer
Connectivity Technology Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Speaker Type 2-way - Active
Active
2-way - Active
2-way - Active
Active
Weight Info unavailable Info unavailable 13.9 lbs
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Product Description Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II - PC multimedia speakers
Bose Companion 2 Series II - PC multimedia speakers
Studio monitors
M-Audio Studiophile AV 40
Portable speakers
M-Audio Studiophile AV20
Logitech Z 523 - PC multimedia speaker system
Nominal Output Power (Total) 32 Watt
Info unavailable 40 Watt
Info unavailable 40 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty 2 years warranty
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 2 years warranty
Audio Amplifier Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
Response Bandwidth 50 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable 85 - 20000 Hz
120 - 20000 Hz
48 - 20000 Hz
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